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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I am a big fan of yours and have been following your health science articles in recent years. Recently, my country has entered a long summer season, the weather is humid and hot, and I found myself experiencing symptoms of diarrhea. May I ask the doctor, why is it easy to have diarrhea during the long summer season? How to regulate diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and dampness? Looking forward to your answers, thank you!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! In the long summer season, the temperature rises and the humidity increases, and the human body is prone to dampness and heat. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the main qi of Changxia is dampness, and dampness is easy to injure the spleen and stomach, resulting in spleen deficiency and dampness, which in turn causes diarrhea. In order to regulate this situation, we can start from the following aspects:
1.Diet: In the long summer season, you should choose light, easily digestible, and nutritious foods, such as millet porridge, pumpkin, lentils, etc. Avoid eating greasy, spicy, raw and cold foods to avoid aggravating the burden on the spleen and stomach. In addition, drink water properly and avoid drinking ice-cold beverages to avoid hurting the spleen and stomach.
2.Adjust your lifestyle: Get enough sleep and avoid staying up late. In the long summer season, the temperature is low at night, so you can adjust your sleep time appropriately to avoid cold in your abdomen. In addition, outdoor activities should be appropriately increased to promote the circulation of qi and blood and enhance the function of the spleen and stomach.
3.Emotional Conditioning: Maintain a good mood and avoid mood swings. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that mood swings can affect the function of the spleen and stomach, leading to spleen deficiency. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to emotional regulation and maintain a calm mind during the long summer season.
4.TCM conditioning: For diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and dampness, TCM has a variety of conditioning methods. Such as acupuncture, cupping, massage, etc., can promote the circulation of qi and blood, and regulate the function of the spleen and stomach. In addition, there are also some formulas in ancient Chinese medicine that are suitable for this condition, such as:
Shenling Baizhu San: It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and promoting dampness, stopping diarrhea and stopping diarrhea, and is suitable for spleen deficiency and dampness. The main ingredients include ginseng, poria cocos, atractylodes macrocephalus, etc.
Huoxiang Zhengqi Dispersion: It has the effect of detoxifying dampness, regulating qi and neutralizing, and is suitable for diarrhea caused by external dampness. The main ingredients include Huoxiang, perilla, tangerine peel, etc.
Buzhong Yiqi Soup: It has the effect of tonifying Zhongzhong and invigorating qi, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and is suitable for diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach qi deficiency. The main ingredients include astragalus, ginseng, atractylodes, etc.
When using ancient prescriptions, it is recommended to do it under the guidance of a professional doctor, so that the medication can be adjusted according to the individual's constitution and condition.
In short, in the long summer season, we should pay attention to prevent dampness from hurting the spleen and stomach, develop good living habits, and properly regulate in order to maintain good health. We hope you find the above answers helpful and wish you a healthy summer!
References] 1Lee Dong-won. "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach" [M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2007
2.Zhang Zhongjing. "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases" [M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009
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